Dwaine Carpenter

Dwaine L. Carpenter (born November 4, 1976) is an American former professional football defensive back. He was signed as a street free agent by the Buffalo Destroyers in 2002. He played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Carpenter also played for the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams in the National Football League (NFL), and Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Professional career San Francisco 49ers On May 29, 2003, Carpenter signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Carpenter made his first career start on December 28 when starting free safety Zack Bronson suffered a neck injury. On August 20, 2005, the 49ers dealt with the loss of offensive guard Thomas Herrion, Carpenter was one of the only 49ers to speak right after the death saying: After suffering from thigh and foot injuries during training camp, Carpenter was released on September 19.

St. Louis Rams Two months after receiving a workout from the Carolina Panthers on October 25, 2005, Carpenter was signed by the St. Louis Rams on December 28, 2005. He played his first game with Calgary, against Toronto on July 21. His first CFL tackle came on Kamau Peterson on August 8.

Carpenter was released on May 14, 2010.

Toronto Argonauts On May 26, 2010, Carpenter signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was later released by the team on June 17, 2010. Carpenter was re-signed on July 5, 2010, when it was believed that safety/linebacker Willie Pile would be out of action with a knuckle injury. However, when Pile was re-diagnosed as being medically cleared to play without missing any games, Carpenter was released the following day by the Argonauts.